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I amexperiencing chronic pain in my calf; this has now caused bruising that will not go away. what must i do?

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Dr. Anthony Depalma answered

Ultrasound: Start with a duplex venous ultrasound to evaluate the veins of the leg.

Answered 5/8/2018

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